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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1917

Page

3

Farmers urged to order fertilizers early for rail supply

Special to The Enterprise from Atlanta Georgia February 5 Farmers are urged to place fertilizer orders now to avoid a possible car shortage later in spring Shippers note delays may leave supplies scarce for those who wait to plant early The advice applies to both small and large buyers as box car demand rises and shipments should be spread over the season to prevent disappointment

Atlanta Tlie

Fire Fighters to Give Public Show at Carnegie Hall

New York fire department presents a public demonstration at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening. The civic forum sponsors the second in a series to acquaint the public with city department work. Demonstrations include rescue work ladder use and life nets, followed by moving pictures of a firefighter from rookie days, plus music by the firemen and singing by their quartet.

New York Carnegie Hall

Fulton Suit Sets Trial in Wisconsin Over Manager Clash

The suit filed by former manager Mike Collins against Minnesota heavyweight Fred Fulton is on the docket for trial in Fudson Wisconsin this week. Collins seeks a court order restraining Fulton from fighting under any other management after severing ties.

Fudson Wis Fred Fulton Minnesota Mike Collins Iis Fulton Collins

Montenegro King Refuses Abdication Prompting Cabinet Resignations

In New York on February 5 Captain A V Seferoviteh Montenegro's consul claims King Nicholas refuses to abdicate to Crown Prince Alexander as head of a proposed Montenegro Serbia joint government, triggering the premier and cabinet's resignation.

New York Nicholas of Montenegro Alexander Serbia Montenegro A. V. Seferoviteh Monténegro

Rumors of German Steamer Crew Wrecks Denied

In Baltimore on February 5 rumors circulated that crews from two interned German steamers had wrecked machinery. An agency for the Worth German Lloyd denied the reports while noting two Rhein crew members escaped from the interned steamer last night.

Baltimore Agenta Worth German Lloyd

Special Prayers in Danville Churches

A Feb 5 canvass of Banville Virginia churchgoers shows almost all city churches held special prayers asking that the United States be spared sacrifices from any coming hostilities and crisis.

Danville Banville United States

Ten Drowned on British Steamer Essonite

The crew of the British steamer Essonite, earlier reported sunk, were all drowned according to Meyds. The captain and two men have been landed.

Associated Press Bendon Meyds

New Orleans Seeks Cuban Trade Boost Through Bank Pact

New Orleans and Louisiana bank officials proposed a pact to Havana today to draw Cuban bankers and commercial leaders into greater trade via the Port of New Orleans. The move aims to expand banking ties and business operations between Cuba and the city.

New Orleans New Orleans and Louisiana Bank Havana

Nineteen Above at Montgomery Cold Snap

Montgomery Alabama records a 56 degree drop in 30 hours with night temperature at 19 degrees above zero. This marks the coldest spell in the city since 1810.

Montgomery Ala

Letter on Foley Cathartic Tablets Marketed in Riverdale

W. W. McConnell of Riverdale Georgia writes of Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming complete cleansing with no gripe or nausea. The ad touts Beysie as invigorating for bowel action and beneficial to stomach and liver, giving stout persons a light free feeling as promoted by Drug Co.

W. W. McConnell Riverdale In Drug Co

Three Hurt in Winston Range Explosion

In Winston-Salem on February 6 three servants of Mrs. R. F. Gray were injured when ice in water pipes under a kitchen range caused a blast that blew out windows and filled the house with smoke. They were taken to a city hospital for treatment. one sustained severe burns.

Winston-Salem R. F. Gray West Fifth Street J. Frank Morris

Real novelty at Broadway Theater next Monday

Manager Stone of the Broadway Theater presents Oberita The Girl in the Golden Frame in a living reproduction series of the world’s famed art gallery masterpieces. The act has played in most major U S cities and is personally guaranteed by Stone for city amusements.

Stone Broadway Oberita

Abolish Grand Jury Prospects Rise in London

The attorney general expressed sympathy in the House of Commons for abolishing the grand jury. Law Journal notes legislation to implement the proposal may be expected, backed by Royal Commission findings from 1913. The grand jury, once a constitutional bulwark, is now deemed less useful.

London House of Commons Law Journal Royal Commission Grand Jury

Dress Trimmings Steal Spotlight In Fashion Roundup

Beaded girdles and patent leather belts feature prominent beaded motifs and buckles. Handkerchiefs draw attention with multicolor effects and round corner designs. The natural limer color and French dot patterns highlight the latest trends noted by Dry Goods Economist.

Ribbons and Millinery Trends Highlighted by Market

The Dry Goods Economist notes ribbon improvements seen in millinery especially novelty ribbons. Beaded ornaments cameos and quills remain favored. Pasted feather novelties wings improv ing and mushroom shapes rise in sports millinery. Laces and embroideries gain slightly with buyers in the market.

Veils and Neckwear Spark Active Week Fashion

Dress accessories show strong buying with veilings in medium grades and bordered effects. Chiffon bordered styles appear in new sports colors. Demand rises for collars sets and vestees in fine sheer materials. High class buyers focus on novelty sports silk waistcoats.

Quality Garments Lead in Women’s Apparel Trade

The report notes women’s garments along sport lines lead as coats move freely and buyers favor spring suits. Overall buyers focus on quality with even medium and popular price merchandise drawing steady attention.

Rapid Growth in Demand for Hospitals Across Communities

The essay notes a sharp rise in demand for hospital facilities driven by revived sentiment, post loss of loved ones, and advances in surgical and medical science. It highlights benefits of inpatient care, nurse expertise, sanitary conditions, and shared costs, urging churches to support hospital missions while touching on cotton goods market steadiness and upcoming price decisions for fall.

Acre

Professional Crooks Operating Near Goldsboro

Goldsboro February 5 Officers in this city watch express offices and railway depots as a suspected eastern Carolina gang targets whisky storage and express offices. Reports say Black Creek Fremont and LaGrange venues were broken into last week with 100 quarts of whisky taken and other articles stolen.

Goldsboro Carolina Black Creek Fremont LaGrange

Goldsboro Businessman Narrowly Escapes Fire on Sunday

Goldsboro February 5 H H Hobbs local businessman had a close call Sunday morning when his car ignited as he turned a corner at John and Ash streets. A city fire truck arrived and extinguished the blaze, but the car was badly damaged. origin of the fire remains unknown.

Goldsboro H. H. Hobbs Hobbs John Ash

Dempsey to Meet Carl Morris in 15 Round Fight

Salt Lake City fans await a 15 round bout tomorrow night as Jack Dempsey faces Carl Morris. The Murray boxing club promotes the event with Dempsey expected to hold his own against the Oklahoma battler amid local fight fan enthusiasm.

Salt Lake City Utah Jack Dempsey Salt Lake Carl Morris Murray Dempsey

Trade offer for Foley remedy trial package

A promotional slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago NL to receive a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley

Freezone Claim Sparks Quick Relief for CornS

Cincinnati authority promotes freezone as a home remedy for corns and calluses. A tiny drop applied to tender corn allegedly stops soreness instantly and dries the area, lifting the corn with little cost. The ad touts safety for surrounding skin and mentions high heels driving demand.

Cincinnati Iie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nick Winston Range The Cotton Goods Firm Chichester Atic Dpruggist Selatan High Point N.C Virginia Wachovia Bank & Trust Co., Agts J. Gurney Briggs Southern Railway North SOU. RY New York Bakery Sanitary Fountain Service Mann Drug Company High Point, N.C J. Elwood Cox C. M. Hauser Active V.-Pres
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